By Madu Obi The Managing Director/CEO of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Mr. Mark Okoye, has cautioned against using the potential release of the jailed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as a tool to influence votes in the South East during the 2027 general elections. In a statement at the weekend, Okoye warned that such narratives risk oversimplifying the region’s deeper challenges. According to him, peace and prosperity are not

By Madu Obi The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi has said that Nigeria is more naturally endowed than the United States of America, USA, and the United Kingdom, but continues to lag behind because it has not built the institutions and leadership culture required for development. Speaking at the 2025 Leadership Forum Conference in Abuja, themed “Rethinking Leadership: Uniting a Divided People.” Obi said leadership must be root

By Madu Obi I'm Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has reacted to the conviction of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, arguing that the development could heighten national tension rather than ease it. In a statement, Obi said the news of Kanu’s conviction should compel every well-meaning Nigerian to pause and reflect, especially at a time like this, when the country is grappling with severe economic hardship, e

By Madu Obi The wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has commended Vivian Onyinyechi Ebisi from Anambra State for emerging the best South East candidate at the 2025 ICT training and empowerment programme in Abuja. The programmme was organized by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the the first lady's Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). In a congratulatory message, Mrs Soludo said the success of the state was an indi

By Madu Obi The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has attributed the two-day power outage in Awka and surrounding communities to loss of supply from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) 132KV line in Awada, Onitsha. The Group Head, Corporate Communications of EEDC, Mr Emeka Eze, said in a statement that the company is making efforts to restore power supply to the affected areas. The statement read: "We regret to inform our esteemed customers in Awka and

By Madu Obi The governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has conveyed his sincere condolences to the Awolowo family, friends, and associates of Mr. Segun Awolowo Jnr, who passed away at the age of 62. In his condolence message, Governor Soludo described Segun Awolowo as a renowned lawyer, national patriot and prominent figure within the investment and export sector of Nigeria and Africa, who stood for excellence and dedication in public service. The governor sai

By Madu Obi Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment. Kanu has been facing trial in a seven count charge for the past four years after he was brought back to Nigeria from Kenya. Delivering the judgment, Justice Omorosho noted that the gravity of Kanu’s offences ordinarily warranted the death penalty, adding however, that in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ

By Madu Obi The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has called on the church to take a more practical and people-centred role in youth empowerment and community development. Speaking on the theme, "The role of the church in youth empowerment and community development" at the synod of the Enugu Anglican Diocese, Obi said Nigeria’s regeneration depends on the values religious institutions instil in society. According to him, p

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Executive Council has approved eleven contracts worth about N4.443 billion for projects in various parts of the state. The Commissioner for Information,Dr. Law Mefor said that also approved was the sum N87.168 million as the annual premium for the provision of asset insurance policy coverage for the new Government House (Light House), Awka, through a long-term agreement of five years in the first instance. Details of the contracts showed that N17

Prof. Bond Anyaehie. VC. Nnamdi Azikiwe University By Madu Obi The 7th substantive Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Professor Bond Anyaechie, has assumed office, promising to change the trajectory of the university. Addressing reporters after receiving handover notes from the former Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Carol Arinze -Umobi, Anyaechie said he is in UNIZIK to serve, stressing that he has no personal interest. He said: "Our vision is to make UNIZI

By Madu Obi The Managing Director of Anambra ICT Agency, Mr Chukwuemeka Agbata has revealed how his agency protected the votes of Governor Chukwuma Soludo during the November 8 gubernatorial election in the state. Governor Soludo, the candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, won all the 21 local government areas and 320 out of the 326 wards in the state, scoring 73% of the total votes. Speaking with reporters in Awka, Agbata said his agency, as a strong supporter o

By Madu Obi Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department, gender unit, Awka, with the assistance of the local community security outfit, have arrested one Chigbo Umeugokwe of Umuezeiyi Village, Achina, Aguata LGA, for alleged armed robbery and defilement. The 20 -year old suspect, who will appear in court on Wednesday, allegedly invaded a shop in the same community, on 29th October 2025 with a locally made single- bar

By Madu Obi The Catholic Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has listed Nigeria among countries where Christians face discrimination and persecution, alongside Bangladesh, Mozambique, Sudan, and others. The Pope made the remarks via his official X account, expressing concern over frequent attacks on Christian communities and places of worship and urged prayers for peace and solidarity among all believers. The observation by the Pope came on the heels of similar allegation by the President

By Madu Obi The Mayor of Orumba South local government area of Anambra State, Hon. Shedrack Azubuike, has described the landslide victory of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the November 8 election as a triumph of trust on him by the electorate. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the local government, Hon. Azubuike said Soludo’s victory was well deserved, describing it as a clear reflection of the people’s confidence in his visionary leadership, proven integrity and u

By Madu Obi The candidate of the Young Progressive Party, YPP,, in the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has said that he will remain in the party. Addressing his supporters at Umueri, Anambra East local government area, Chukwuma said he would not dump the party, a statement some of his supporters described as shocking. “I have taken the time to think through it. I have entertained arguments and efforts to convince me otherwise, but af

By Madu Obi Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State has got a new Vice Chancellor, in the person of Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie. A press statement by the Acting Director, Information and Public Relations of UNIZIK, Mr Njelita Louis said the new Vice Chancellor will assume duty November 19", 2025, and will take over from Professor Carol Chinyelugo Arinze-Umobi. The statement read: "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, is pleased to announce the appointment of

The Papal knights and Medalists during the conference By Madu Obi The Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha and Metropolitan of the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, has urged Knights to use selfless service to deepen their lives of holiness by prioritizing the good of others. Archbishop Okeke made the call during the 17th National Conference of the Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria (APKMN) held at the Madonna Renewal Centre, Nk

By Madu Obi The wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has said that diabetes remains a major health concern in Nigeria, lamenting that millions of people living with the disease are u diagnosed. In a statement to mark the World Diabetes Day, Mrs Soludo said with official data putting the number of people who are living with the disease in the country at over 3 million, there are still millions of undetected cases, making the accurate count even more disturbing.

Peter Obi making a donation at Tansian University Umunya By Madu Obi The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to educational development during a visit to Tansian University, Anambra State, where he donated an additional ₦10 million to support the institution. Obi, who was warmly received by the university community, was hosted by Prof. Bonaventure Anaeto, who representing the Vice-Chancellor. An

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu has expressed profound gratitude to security stakeholders, community leaders, and residents of the state for their cooperation and support to the Police throughout the just-concluded Anambra governorship election period. CP Orutugu acknowledged that the peaceful atmosphere recorded across the state was made possible through the collective commitment of sister security agencies, the Independent National Elect